Karma Acoustic Ancillary Products
Karma Acoustic Ancillaries are an essential part of the wall and floor solutions presented in this website, to ensure the acoustic integrity of the installation is maintained, thus complying with Approved Document E and Section 5 of the Building Regulations.
Acoustic Ancillaries
Karma Acoustic Perimeter StripKarma Acoustic Pipe Wrap
Karma Acoustic Downlighters
Karma Acoustic Vents
Karma Acoustic PU Adhesive
Karma Acoustic Acoustic and Fire Socket Box
Karma Acoustic Perimeter Strip
Karma Acoustic Perimeter Strip consists of 100% recyclable non-crosslinked polyethylene foam.The product is designed to prevent any flanking transmission and maintain the acoustic integrity of a structure.
Karma Acoustic Perimeter Strip is installed at a structure’s floor and wall perimeter. The product is available in 5mm and 10mm thicknesses, 100mm and 150mm widths and 25m rolls.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic Perimeter Strip
- Complies with Building Regulations Approved Document E and Section 5 requirements
- Eliminates the risk of flanking transmissions at the floor/wall perimeter by completely isolating the hard surfaces
Karma Acoustic Pipe Wrap
Karma Acoustic Pipe Wrap consists of an encapsulated mineral wool wrap with two self-adhesive fixing strips, designed to assist in reducing unwanted noise in waste pipe enclosures.It is used where service pipes pass through separating floors to reduce sound transmission between adjacent floors and dwellings.
Karma Acoustic Pipe Wrap is available in various sizes.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic Pipe Wrap
- Complies with Approved Document E and Section 5 of the Building Regulations and Robust Details requirements
- Easy to fit
- User-friendly (encapsulation of fibre reduces risk of irritation)
- Removes risk of slumping of fibre, improving long term performance
Karma Acoustic Downlighters
Karma Acoustic Downlighters are suitable for ceiling and floor applications, where acoustic and fire performance is critical.The products can be fitted in acoustic and fire rated ceilings/floors without affecting the performance of the ceiling or floor. They offer 30, 60 and 90 minute fire ratings and are fully compliant with Building Regulations.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic Downlighters
- Comply with Building Regulations Part E and Part B
Test Information
Tested to BS EN ISO 140-3:1995 and BS EN ISO 140-6:1998 for airborne and impact sound insulation measurements (Robust Details Floors Appendix F).Fire tested to BS 476 Part 20, 21 and 23
Karma Acoustic Vents
Karma Acoustic Vents provide up to 43 dB performance and can be used in both new build and refurbishment projects.The range consists of ‘9 x 3’ and ‘9 x 6’ acoustic through-wall cavity liner sets and 127mm and 151mm diameter core ventilators for background ventilation and room and appliance ventilation.
A range of six ventilation sets with areas calculated to the Building Regulations Approved Document F are available in a choice of sizes and colours.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic Vents
- Reduces noise penetration from the outside to inside and inside to outside
- Standard sizes, so no complicated installation involved
- Easy to install
Test Information
Fully tested by the Building Research Establishment - acoustic test reports available on requestKarma Acoustic PU Adhesive
Karma Acoustic PU Adhesive is expanding PU glue, primarily used to bond tongued and grooved flooring and seal any unnecessary gaps, the glue can be sanded if necessary.The product is supplied in an easy to squeeze 1 litre plastic container and is applied via the nozzle. One tube will be sufficient for 25m2 of board.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic PU Adhesive
- Alleviates squeaking floor boards
- Assists in maintaining the acoustic integrity of the structure
Karma Acoustic and Fire Socket Box
Karma Acoustic and Fire Socket Box is a ready to fit socket box, which provides fire and acoustic insulation in compliance with current Building Regulations and Robust Details.The unique design of the product allows for quick and solid fitment to internal studwork ensuring secure installation of sockets and back boxes.
The product is available for single and double sockets.
Benefits of Karma Acoustic and Fire Socket Box
- Tested to BS 476: 20 (fire) and BS EN ISO 140-3: 1995 (acoustic)
- Provides 60 minutes fire protection
- Complies with Robust Details E-FT-1 and E-FT-2
- Manufactured from sustainable timber (FSC)